Rio Tuba, Municipality of Bataraza, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Bataraza |
| Postal code | 5306 |
| Population (2020) | 24,085 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 8.5316, 117.4344 (8° 32' North, 117° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.0 meters (62.3 feet) |
Rio Tuba is a barangay in the municipality of Bataraza, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,085. This represented 28.19% of the total population of Bataraza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Rio Tuba in the 2015 Census was 21,058 broken down into 5,657 households or an average of 3.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,046 | 987 | 5.11 | |
| 6,224 | 1,226 | 5.08 | |
| 7,619 | 1,471 | 5.18 | |
| 12,418 | 2,964 | 4.19 | |
| 16,102 | 3,811 | 4.23 | |
| 21,058 | 5,657 | 3.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rio Tuba is 5 to 9, with 2,667 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 51 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 575 | 2.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,416 | 11.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,667 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,237 | 10.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,843 | 8.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,976 | 9.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,220 | 10.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,979 | 9.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,460 | 6.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,132 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 841 | 3.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 731 | 3.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 483 | 2.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 315 | 1.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 205 | 0.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 130 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 51 | 0.24% |
| 80 and over | 69 | 0.32% |
| Total | 21,330 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rio Tuba grew from 5,077 in 1990 to 24,085 in 2020, an increase of 19,008 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.59%, or an increase of 2,755 people, from the previous population of 21,330 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,077 | – | |
| 6,228 | 3.90% | |
| 7,663 | 4.55% | |
| 13,112 | 7.69% | |
| 16,577 | 8.91% | |
| 21,330 | 4.92% | |
| 24,085 | 2.59% |
Location
Rio Tuba is situated at approximately 8.5316, 117.4344, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.0 meters or 62.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Rio Tuba shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.